Yeah, I was actually trying to describe the typical weihnachtsmarkt to some coworkers two weeks ago to see if there were any that they knew of here or in Montreal. Most were clueless at what I was getting at.

My manager (also a bit of a foodie) said he went to the one Distillery District... but it lacked lustre.

And certainly no distilled caramel (or something?) 55% ABV beverages to be had. Or spekulatius.